Worried about my Jackson chameleon

[Camy+Leon]

My Jackson chameleon looks like there’s something wrong with him, he has like a little bag under one of his eyes, he’s not as active as he usually is and not eating like he used to. Has anyone had this same problem?

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

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• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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[The Wild One]

I hope he’s ok!

 

[Camy+Leon]

I hope he’s ok!

Thank you

 

[MrsM]

My Jackson chameleon looks like there’s something wrong with him, he has like a little bag under one of his eyes, he’s not as active as he usually is and not eating like he used to. Has anyone had this same problem?

Can you also provide pictures.

 

[Camy+Leon]

Can you also provide pictures.

 

[MrsM]

Hey is his other eye closed too? Can you fill the rest of the information out?
How long has he been shedding?

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

Thank you

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[Camy+Leon]

He ca open his eyes and he’s been shedding for a couple days

 

[Camy+Leon]

He can open his eyes I think he just wanted to rest that’s why he had his eyes closed and he’s been shedding for a couple days